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he was very angry at the obama administration, president obama, first saying that we would not do anything extreme like scrambled fighter jets to take on the plane of its 29- year-old hacker, only to essentially to the equivalent of that, which is getting the u.s. allies to block the plan that he thought he was on over their air space and forcing it to land in a completely different country. the main point that he made, the critical one, is that the u.s. government for years edward snowden, just like bradley manning. from the manning already did his leaks, mr. snowden as ensure that the documents he took will be revealed. they are not afraid of them. they are afraid of two things. they are afraid that future whistle-blowers will be inspired and that the american people become informed that the -- what the government is doing and they'd go against them. they want to make sure that the american people, the real enemy, do not learn what it is they ought to know about what their government is doing in the dark. that was the point that he made in his statement. >> what about edward snowden's ch
he was very angry at the obama administration, president obama, first saying that we would not do anything extreme like scrambled fighter jets to take on the plane of its 29- year-old hacker, only to essentially to the equivalent of that, which is getting the u.s. allies to block the plan that he thought he was on over their air space and forcing it to land in a completely different country. the main point that he made, the critical one, is that the u.s. government for years edward snowden,...
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obama to head the fbi. on tuesday, he told an fbi judiciary committee that he now sees waterboarding as a form of torture, a shift from 2005 when he signed off on a memo justifying its use. he also gave his backing to president obama's to round program, saying it is under sufficient oversight. he is well known for reauthorizing the president spy program while forcing the bush administration to make changes. we will have more on his confirmation hearings later in the broadcast. a group of same-sex couples have filed suit challenging pennsylvania same-sex marriage ban, the first case over seat -- seeking to overturn a gay marriage ban since last month's right.n to defend that in julia lubork spoke from the pennsylvania capitol in harrisburg. >> there is public sentiment here that is rolling ever forward toward freedom to marry. >> it is a tragedy that talented, loving, productive citizens have to leave the state because their marriage is not recognized. >> the aclu plans to file similar cases in virginia and
obama to head the fbi. on tuesday, he told an fbi judiciary committee that he now sees waterboarding as a form of torture, a shift from 2005 when he signed off on a memo justifying its use. he also gave his backing to president obama's to round program, saying it is under sufficient oversight. he is well known for reauthorizing the president spy program while forcing the bush administration to make changes. we will have more on his confirmation hearings later in the broadcast. a group of...
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circuit judge james robertson said -- the obama administration is proceeding with military aid to egypt one week after the ouster president mohammed morsi. reuters reports the u.s. will send four f-16 fighter jets to egypt as part of an annual aid package. eight more are due later in the year. at the white house, press secretary jay carney said the u.s. is still evaluating whether to brand morsi's removal as a coup, which would require the suspension of military aid. >> we are evaluating how the authorities are responding to and handling the current situation. we will take our time and the time necessary to make the determinations regarding what happened last week and the change of leadership, the removal of president morsi from power. >> egypt's muslim brotherhood has called on supporters to hold a major rally friday. prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for top motherhood leaders on charges of inciting violence. egypt's interim government says it still hopes to include muslim brotherhood officials in the country's new cabinet. al jazeera is reporting u.s. government helped fund mor
circuit judge james robertson said -- the obama administration is proceeding with military aid to egypt one week after the ouster president mohammed morsi. reuters reports the u.s. will send four f-16 fighter jets to egypt as part of an annual aid package. eight more are due later in the year. at the white house, press secretary jay carney said the u.s. is still evaluating whether to brand morsi's removal as a coup, which would require the suspension of military aid. >> we are evaluating...
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administration to suspend the force-feeding of hunger strikers at guantanamo. the u.s. military says it plans to acknowledge from it on on by only force-feeding the prisoners at night. in a legal filing, attorneys for for prisoners with the human rights charity urge the u.s. government to agree to a court back to create ensuring the protection of the prisoners religious rights. in a video released by reprieve, the hip-hop artist and actor formerly known as most def voluntarily undergoes a force- feeding similar to those at guantÁnamo. hea disturbing sequence, screams for help before the force-feeding estopped. >> please, stop, stop! stop, stop it! stop! please, stop, i cannot do it. >> at least 40 of guantanamo's estimated one hundred 20 hunger strikers are being force fed. wisconsin has become the latest state to impose new restrictions on the right to abortion. on friday, scott walker riley signed a measure that would require women to undergo an ultrasound and here aspects of the fetus describe before obtaining an abortion. the bill would force abortion doct
administration to suspend the force-feeding of hunger strikers at guantanamo. the u.s. military says it plans to acknowledge from it on on by only force-feeding the prisoners at night. in a legal filing, attorneys for for prisoners with the human rights charity urge the u.s. government to agree to a court back to create ensuring the protection of the prisoners religious rights. in a video released by reprieve, the hip-hop artist and actor formerly known as most def voluntarily undergoes a...
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don't know how that conversation went but the obama administration's latest statements can give us an idea the state department has earlier reiterated washington's disappointment over snowden's meeting with human rights activists suggesting that somehow russian authorities could have been should have barred edward snowden from speaking take a listen we are disappointed that russian officials and agencies facilitated this meeting today by allowing these activists and representatives into the moscow airports transit zone to meet with mr snowden despite the government's declarations of russian's neutrality with respect to mr snowden so you're disappointed that they let someone into their own airport i don't know that well that they facilitated this event of course why because this gave a forum going to be should have before as before you forfeited his right to freedom of speech as well met miss mr snowden as we've talked about let me just say this because i think it's important he's not a whistleblower he's not human rights activists he's wanted on a series of serious criminal charges br
don't know how that conversation went but the obama administration's latest statements can give us an idea the state department has earlier reiterated washington's disappointment over snowden's meeting with human rights activists suggesting that somehow russian authorities could have been should have barred edward snowden from speaking take a listen we are disappointed that russian officials and agencies facilitated this meeting today by allowing these activists and representatives into the...
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the scandal that arose in washington before our stories began was about the fact that the obama administration is trying to criminalize investigative journalism by going through the emails and phone records of a.p. reporters, accusing a fox news journalist of the theory you just embraced, being a co-conspirator with felonies, in felonies for working with sources. if you want to embrace that theory, it means every investigative journalist in the united states who works with their sources, who receives classified information is a criminal. and it's precisely those theories and precisely that climate that has become so menacing in the united states. it's why "the new yorker's" jane mayer said investigative reporting has come to a "standstill," her word, as a result of the theories that you just referenced. >> well, the question of who's a journalist mayaye up to a debate with regard to what you're doing. and of course, anybody who's watching this understands i was asking a question, that question has been raised by lawmakers as well. i'm not embracing anything. but, obviously i take your point. >
the scandal that arose in washington before our stories began was about the fact that the obama administration is trying to criminalize investigative journalism by going through the emails and phone records of a.p. reporters, accusing a fox news journalist of the theory you just embraced, being a co-conspirator with felonies, in felonies for working with sources. if you want to embrace that theory, it means every investigative journalist in the united states who works with their sources, who...
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that's why the aclu and embassy are both warning what the obama administration is doing is threatening this very well-recognized right of asylum. there's simply no way for him to get out at the moment. that's why he sought the help of these human rights organizations. >> so one concern i think a lot of people watching this have, and i will actually count myself among them as someone who is happy to know the things i know because of edward snowden, happy to have information, think that information is crucial. we'll talk about the microsoft story in a second. in that he has now been -- it's unclear to me with how much autonomy this man could actually be acting. we know the nature of vladimir putin, we know the nature of the russian state at this moment. in fact, any state, if the russian version of edward snowden showed up at the miami international airport, the cia would be there the next day. so it doesn't seem ridiculous to me to assume at this point that those 10,000 files that he has with him, that he brought to you to screen with rigor and clarity, are now in the hands conceivably
that's why the aclu and embassy are both warning what the obama administration is doing is threatening this very well-recognized right of asylum. there's simply no way for him to get out at the moment. that's why he sought the help of these human rights organizations. >> so one concern i think a lot of people watching this have, and i will actually count myself among them as someone who is happy to know the things i know because of edward snowden, happy to have information, think that...
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why does this match with what the obama administration is trying to do. from my perspective are watched the of ministers in for a long time basically trying to look go world where you're trying to find places where transformative change can happen both from an economic perspective and a technology perspective. a lot of that is low carbon driven, but it is not on pragmatic. so when you see what the obama administration announced within their own climate change strategy you see a world in which they definitely believe in trying. but there are also aware of the fact that there is a lot of conventional oil and gas resources out there and hydrocarbon based resources that they need to be able to compete with. how can we look at this as being a strategy that makes sense with some intellectual underpinning that gives people some confidence that may be is a good idea for us to be spending a large amount in u.s. dollar terms government money at a time when that is not a round to be spent and how it may leverage additional funds. a lot to touch on a few key issu
why does this match with what the obama administration is trying to do. from my perspective are watched the of ministers in for a long time basically trying to look go world where you're trying to find places where transformative change can happen both from an economic perspective and a technology perspective. a lot of that is low carbon driven, but it is not on pragmatic. so when you see what the obama administration announced within their own climate change strategy you see a world in which...
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expose stuff and the article on the front page was that the obama administration says that one time this nsa spying was really helpful. i mean that's the arm. it's unbelievable. so i think that, yeah, a lot of the corporate media, he showed his graph where the media is now owned by five companies. maybe it's two now! and i think they're responsible for a lot of this mischaracterization. things that come up in these cases, that people are stealing data an stealing, you know, legally has an intent to deprive. when you are copying information, there is no intent to deprive the owner of it. areas, nuances, they're subtle and complicated but that's where we are now. you know, is this the same as taking your laptop and not letting you have it? no. i think the subtlety is important and i think the media is generally missing it, and missing it in favor of kind of corporations and the government. >> or they only report on it for two weeks and you know, then, an opportunity is lost. that's wa -- what i'm afraid is going to happen ant -- on the violence -- surveillance stuff. it needs to be reporte
expose stuff and the article on the front page was that the obama administration says that one time this nsa spying was really helpful. i mean that's the arm. it's unbelievable. so i think that, yeah, a lot of the corporate media, he showed his graph where the media is now owned by five companies. maybe it's two now! and i think they're responsible for a lot of this mischaracterization. things that come up in these cases, that people are stealing data an stealing, you know, legally has an...
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that threatens to derail negotiations and it ratchets up the pressure on the obama administration which is struggling not to take sides. >> we don't support a group, we don't support a party. we support a process. >> reporter: a democratic process. but monetary support, $1.5 billion in u.s. aid is riding on a single word -- coup. if what happened in egypt is a coup under u.s. law aid has to be withdrawn. the united states faces a diplomatic dilemma. >> whether or not cutting off the aid at this point would deepen the crisis and send egypt into a further meltdown. >> reporter: republican senator john mccain is leading calls for the white house to use aid as a lever to force egypt towards free and fair elections. but a policy expert, his new book examines the waves of change sweeping the middle east says egypt's future will be determined by egyptians. >> the u.s.'s role is minimal, but the biggest thing for the u.s. is to avoid having egypt turn into a failed state in the mid. civil war. that's the worst of all options. >> reporter: for egypt a turbulence transition towards an uncertain f
that threatens to derail negotiations and it ratchets up the pressure on the obama administration which is struggling not to take sides. >> we don't support a group, we don't support a party. we support a process. >> reporter: a democratic process. but monetary support, $1.5 billion in u.s. aid is riding on a single word -- coup. if what happened in egypt is a coup under u.s. law aid has to be withdrawn. the united states faces a diplomatic dilemma. >> whether or not cutting...
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already the obama administration has requested $3.40 billion in the well in assistance for afghanistan in 2014, more than it has requested for any other nation, bringing total aid to about $20 billion. before congress approves additional funding, we need to know that the afghan government is serious about holding credible elections in april 2014, and of holding the reform commitments it made in tokyo last year. congress also needs to hear from the obama administration about how it -- about serious problems raised for afghanistan reconstruction. many of our programs have raise quality of life for many afghans, but some of them are ironically working against our collective interest. i am baffled that the pentagon purchased about $800 million worth of aircraft, including 30 russian helicopters when the afghan air unit lacks basic capacity to operate them. i am skeptical about some of our programs relating to counter narcotics and rule of law efforts in afghanistan. as we brought down in afghanistan and move to third- party monitoring aversive billion assistance program, this committee wan
already the obama administration has requested $3.40 billion in the well in assistance for afghanistan in 2014, more than it has requested for any other nation, bringing total aid to about $20 billion. before congress approves additional funding, we need to know that the afghan government is serious about holding credible elections in april 2014, and of holding the reform commitments it made in tokyo last year. congress also needs to hear from the obama administration about how it -- about...
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her leaving leaves another vacancy in the obama administration there. are 15 openings and 45 leadership positions in homeland security. her chief of staff and the director of immigration and customs enforcement are also leaves. critics say it affection the nation's security and immigration policies. >> students and lawmakers calling on congress to act sooner rather than later to reduce interest rates for student loans . early this month loan rates doubled yesterday jim costa called for rates to be reset. at the same time 22 senators, including barbara boxer sent a letter to the united states secretary of education and the federal trade commission asking for an investigation into allegations that businesses are preying on students trying to repay their loans. >> starting in january the ged test will be completely different. the test will focus more on critical can thinking skills and it'll use new standards that could make it harder to pass. test takers will make not be able to use paper or pen ill because it'll only be offered on computers. >>> californ
her leaving leaves another vacancy in the obama administration there. are 15 openings and 45 leadership positions in homeland security. her chief of staff and the director of immigration and customs enforcement are also leaves. critics say it affection the nation's security and immigration policies. >> students and lawmakers calling on congress to act sooner rather than later to reduce interest rates for student loans . early this month loan rates doubled yesterday jim costa called for...
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. >>> in international news this morning, the obama administration is trying to calm the volatility in egypt. the two-day visit underscores u.s. support for the egyptian people and an end to the violence and a transition to what the white house callings an inclusive democratically elected government. >>> a woman has been seriously hurt during spain's last bull run of the year. the australian woman was struck by the bull as she clung to wooden barriers outside the bull ring entrance. records show only two other women in the history of the fiesta have been gored in the running of the bulls. four other runners were also hospitalized with cuts and bruises, one of them from california. >>> friends of a 22-year-old road rage victim are hoping a growing reward will help find the people responsible for his death. on june 12, aya nakano was shot and killed during a minor fender bender turned into a deadly confrontation. last night, nakano's friends hosted a benefit. they are trying to raise more reward money for his case. >> i know it's tough. the odds are against us. however, with the help of
. >>> in international news this morning, the obama administration is trying to calm the volatility in egypt. the two-day visit underscores u.s. support for the egyptian people and an end to the violence and a transition to what the white house callings an inclusive democratically elected government. >>> a woman has been seriously hurt during spain's last bull run of the year. the australian woman was struck by the bull as she clung to wooden barriers outside the bull ring...
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administration says that one time, this nsa spying was really helpful. that's the article. it is unbelievable. so i think, yeah, a lot of corporate media, avi showed his graph the media is owned by five companies. >> [inaudible] >> five years ago. >> so yeah, i think they are responsible for a lot of this mischaracterization. things that come up in these cases are, that people are stealing data and stealing, you know, legally has, as an intent to deprive. when you're copying information there is no intent to deprive the owner of it. these are gray areas and they're nuances and they're subtle and they're complicated but that's where we are now. you know, is this same as taking your laptop and not letting you have it? you know, no. i think subtlety is important and i think the media's generally missing it and missing it in favor of kind of corporations and the government. >> or they only report on it for two weeks and then, you know, an opportunity is lost. that's what i'm afraid is going to happen with this surveillance stuff, that you know, it needs to b
administration says that one time, this nsa spying was really helpful. that's the article. it is unbelievable. so i think, yeah, a lot of corporate media, avi showed his graph the media is owned by five companies. >> [inaudible] >> five years ago. >> so yeah, i think they are responsible for a lot of this mischaracterization. things that come up in these cases are, that people are stealing data and stealing, you know, legally has, as an intent to deprive. when you're copying...
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it spurred a response from the obama administration. i think by the end of it he was wear and i don't think he's excited to run down and do that again anytime soon. but it was a great opportunity and i think a lesson for a lot of people. and one of the roles of the senate is talking, getting people involved, getting people to think about issue that is they may not have thought about before. >> if i could just comment, to me the glory of the senate are the people like rand paul. senator william approximate mire left the senate. he had single hand edly stopped a project called the sst and he ad done it by talking. it is something that the house has no rule that allows people to talk. only the senate has a rule that allows people to talk. and if you get rid of that, to me you have gotten rid of the senate. >> i would just add, it's not just talking, right. we've already seen the restriction in your ability to propose amendments, germane or otherwise on the floor. that's going to continue even more if they get rid of the filibuster for exec
it spurred a response from the obama administration. i think by the end of it he was wear and i don't think he's excited to run down and do that again anytime soon. but it was a great opportunity and i think a lesson for a lot of people. and one of the roles of the senate is talking, getting people involved, getting people to think about issue that is they may not have thought about before. >> if i could just comment, to me the glory of the senate are the people like rand paul. senator...
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is it okay for the obama administration and do they have the authority to ignore the law they worked so hard to pass without any republican support? >>gretchen: that is what is percolating now after they released all of this last week before the holiday. i think now that members of congress are back from break and really thinking about this, they're like wait a minute, you can't pick and choose which parts of the law you want to enact and which parts you want to throw out. keep in mind, republicans have wanted to throw out the whole thing for a long time. governor rick perry who recently announced he's not running for another term as governor of texas was on the greta show last night and here's what he had to say about that. >> i think if there is a real achilles' heel -- and there's many with this piece of legislation -- it's the exchanges. we did not choose to participate in them. and one of the things i think you're seeing this administration understanding now is because of the cost and because of the expertise that the federal government does not have either of, that they're look
is it okay for the obama administration and do they have the authority to ignore the law they worked so hard to pass without any republican support? >>gretchen: that is what is percolating now after they released all of this last week before the holiday. i think now that members of congress are back from break and really thinking about this, they're like wait a minute, you can't pick and choose which parts of the law you want to enact and which parts you want to throw out. keep in mind,...